Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§278j Studies by National Research Council
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY › § 278j
Summary
The Director can hire the National Research Council from time to time to study and advise the Institute on helping U.S. industry and science. The studies can look at U.S. competitiveness in key manufacturing and new technologies; ways to spread new manufacturing and quality methods with industry and states; and barriers like training that stop workers and companies from using advanced manufacturing so more jobs stay in the U.S.
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Title 15, §278j
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The Director may periodically contract with the National Research Council for advice and studies to assist the Institute to serve United States industry and science. The subjects of such advice and studies may include—
(1)the competitive position of the United States in key areas of manufacturing and emerging technologies and research activities which would enhance that competitiveness;
(2)potential activities of the Institute, in cooperation with industry and the States, to assist in the transfer and dissemination of new technologies for manufacturing and quality assurance; and
(3)identification and assessment of likely barriers to widespread use of advanced manufacturing technology by the United States workforce, including training and other initiatives which could lead to a higher percentage of manufacturing jobs of United States companies being located within the borders of our country.
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15 U.S.C. § 278j
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73